Excessive Heat — Apple and Lucerne Valleys, California

2021-06-14 to 2021-06-20 · Apple and Lucerne Valleys, California

Event narrative

Extreme heat occurred across this region with temperatures peaking on June 16th, where Apple Valley hit 112 degrees.

Wider weather episode

A long lasting heat wave occurred across Southern California from June 14th through the 20th, where many daily records were broken. A wildfire also broke out in the Riverside County Mountains on the 13th, which led to damages and road closures. Isolated thunderstorms also produced gusty winds.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 966942. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.